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Blunted Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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blunted

[หˆblสŒntษชd ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

Dulled or desensitized, especially as a result of drug use.

Synonyms

desensitized, dull, numb.

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Word Description / Examples
blunted

Use when describing something that has lost its sharpness, edge, or intensity. Commonly used for physical objects or senses.

  • The knife was blunted after years of use.
  • His emotions were blunted by the constant stress.

Examples of usage

  • My mind felt blunted after smoking too much weed.
  • She seemed blunted to the world around her.
Context #2 | Adjective

object

Having a dull edge or point.

Synonyms

blunt, dull, unsharpened.

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Word Description / Examples
blunted

Typically used to describe something that once was sharp but has become dull over time or due to usage.

  • The knife has become blunted after years of chopping vegetables
  • His emotions seemed blunted after the long and difficult journey
dull

Describes something lacking sharpness or an event or person that is boring or uninteresting.

  • These knives are too dull to use in the kitchen
  • The lecture was so dull that several students fell asleep
blunt

Used to describe something that is not sharp or a person who is straightforward and direct, sometimes to the point of rudeness.

  • The scissors are too blunt to cut through the paper
  • She was quite blunt in her feedback, which upset some of her colleagues
unsharpened

Directly indicates that an object has not been sharpened, often used for new items that come in a raw, unprepared state.

  • The pencils in the box are unsharpened and need to be prepared before use
  • The sword was found in its original, unsharpened condition

Examples of usage

  • The knife had become blunted from overuse.
  • He tried to cut the paper with a blunted pencil.

Translations

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Origin of 'blunted'

The word 'blunted' originated from the Middle English word 'blunten', which means to make or become blunt. The term 'blunt' itself can be traced back to the Old English word 'blondan', meaning to make blunt or dull. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass both the physical and emotional meanings related to dullness and desensitization.

See also: blunt, bluntly, bluntness.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,258, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.